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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.77, 3,163.80 and 1,185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.77, 3,163.80 and 1,185.94 is: 1,776.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.77 : 3,163.80 = 1,185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.77/3,163.80 = 1,185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.77x = 3,163.80 × 1,185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.77x = 3,752,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,061.15/2,111.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.74

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